football | Friday, May 12, 2023 1:19 PM (Revised at: Friday, May 12, 2023 5:17 PM)

Jimmy’s Punt: May 13th-14th - 70.00 Long Shot Bet This Weekend

James Cantrill

Jimmy’s Punt: May 13th-14th

Things get treacherous at this stage of the season.

Big clubs have big responsibilities in Europe.

Domestic duties may not have their full focus this weekend.

Milan, Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen‘s games this weekend all come in between the first and second legs of their Champions League and Europa League semi-finals.

With little to play for in the league, it would be a shame if they all rotated heavily and lost…

In this article:

Spezia vs Milan Preview & Best Bet
Real Madrid vs Getafe Preview & Best Bet
Stuttgart vs Bayer Leverkusen Preview & Best Bet
Jimmy’s Punt Odds

Spezia vs Milan Preview

Italy, Serie A, Saturday, May 13th, 17:00 (UK)

Milan head to the port city of Liguria to face Spezia but their minds will undoubtedly be back North.

After a sluggish start, Rossoneri find themselves heading to the return leg of their Champions League semi-final with local rivals Inter, two goals down.

The Scudetto holders’ squad is evident of a tight budget.

Rafael Leao was deemed unfit to feature at the San Siro on Wednesday and by the time they lost Ismaël Bennacer in the 17th minute, Stefano Pioli’s side were already two goals down.

Milan sit 5th in Serie A, two points outside the UCL qualification spots.

Whilst a top four finish would be ideal, Pioli’s focus will undoubtedly be on Tuesday’s Derby della Madonnina.

If he does rotate, Spezia will pounce.

As it stands, the Little Eagles are heading to Serie B, three points adrift of safety.

They may be winless in eight, but that last victory came against Inter.

Spezia vs Milan Best Bet

Given the circumstances, I am all over Spezia’s price here.

The main factor being the visitors’ Champions League semi-final, I do not think there is any way Pioli risks any of the big hitters.

Milan have dropped points in four of the matches following their European games, none of which have been on the scale of this though.

Selection: Spezia to Win
Best Odds: 4.33 (Betfair)
Stakes: 5/10

More Spezia vs Milan Tips

Real Madrid vs Getafe Preview

Spain, La Liga, Saturday, May 13th, 20:00 (UK)

Domestically, the situation for Real Madrid looks bleak.

Los Blancos are 3rd, some 14 points off leaders Barcelona. With only 15 points left to play for, I think it is fair to say they are not going to retain their La Liga title.

Carlo Ancelotti has guided his side to the Champions League semi-final though, which makes the disappointing league campaign a little more palatable.

In Whoscored’s preview, they have suggested Donn Carlo may ‘rotate a few players’ as the cast on eye on Wednesday’s trip to the Etihad. I would be a little bolder and say the Italian supremo will not give a toss about this match with Getafe.

I will be shocked if any of the big hitters- Karim Benzema, Vinicious Junior, Luka Modric,Toni Kroos and co- feature at the Santiago Bernabéu on Saturday evening.

The visitors, in contrast, have it all to play for.

Real Madrid vs Getafe Best Bet

Getafe are flirting with relegation, level on points with Valencia, they are amongst a group of four all slogging it out to stay another season in the big time.

Pepe Bordalas is back at the helm of the club and his two games in charge have yielded 12 Deep Blues bookings and three points, ending a run of six games without a win.

I have every faith that Pepe and his gang of charlatans return to the outskirts of Madrid with three points.

Selection: Getafe to Win (TRACKED BET)
Best Odds: 6.50 (Betfair)
Stakes: 10/10

More Real Madrid vs Getafe Tips

Stuttgart vs Bayer Leverkusen Preview

Germany, Bundesliga, Sunday, May 15th, 14:30 (UK)

The final leg of the bet comes via the Bundesliga.

Bayer Leverkusen take on Stuttgart and it is the same blueprint as the other two legs.

Die Werkself’s Europa League semi-final with Roma hangs in the balance, the German’s trai 1-0 at the halfway stage, and have it all to do when the sides clash again at the BayArena next Thursday.

Will Xabi Alonso rotate? I hope so.

His side are sixth in the German top flight, only two points ahead of Wolfsburg and amongst a group of four grappling with UL qualification.

Their league position may be precarious but a continental semi-final has to take priority, surely?

Stuttgart vs Bayer Leverkusen Best Bet

Stuttgart are in the mire, currently occupying the relegation playoff slot, they are within shooting distance of the two sides below them, Hertha Berlin and Bochum.

The Swabians domestic form has been okay recently though, only one defeat in their last five and two wins over that period.

Selection: Stuttgart to Win
Best Odds: 2.50 (Betfair)
Stakes: 5/10

Odds as at 13:00 on 12th May 2023. Odds may now differ.

More Stuttgart vs Bayer Leverkusen Tips

Jimmy’s Punt Odds

Spezia vs Milan – Spezia to Win
Real Madrid vs Getafe – Getafe to Win
Stuttgart vs Bayer Leverkusen – Stuttgart to Win

Acca Odds: 70.42

Odds via Betfair as at 12:10 on May 12th 2023. Odds may now differ.

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